Country Questionnaire Results I MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP OF THE TRADE COMMITTEE ON CUSTOMS FACILITATION
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1 DIRECTORATE OF TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND EXTERNAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS Country Questionnaire Results I MEETING OF THE WORKING GROUP OF THE TRADE COMMITTEE ON CUSTOMS FACILITATION Association of Caribbean States (ACS) ACS Secretariat, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, January 23, 2013
2 Customs Facilitation Working Group List of 12 Participating Countries: - St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) - Colombia (COL) - Mexico (MEX) - Panama (PAN) - Barbados (BDS) - Trinidad & Tobago (TT) - Guatemala (GTA) - St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) - Antigua & Barbuda (AB) - Haiti (HAI) - Jamaica (JAM) - Curacao (CRC) Questionnaire Results 1. Does your country use the World Customs Organization Harmonized System? Yes/Version No 0 It was observed that among the Latin American Member states, comprising of 4 members, the latest version of the World Customs Organization Harmonized System (i.e. Quinta Enmienda) was used in their Customs offices. The Caribbean members operated using older versions of the WCO HS, i.e. Versions 1996, 2002 and Antigua and Barbuda noted that they had plans to update to the 2007 version in early Whether the difference in versions used by Member states is a weak point, the extent to which it creates discrepancies in procedures or if it acts as a hindrance to harmonization should be investigated. *(Curacao is not included at present due to the incomplete questionnaire).
3 2. Which Automated Customs System is being used in your Customs departments? Automated Customs System No. of Countries ASYCUDA 6 (curacao) TRIPS 1 SAAI 1 SIGA 1 CASEX (Proprietary) 1 SAQBE/ Integrated Foreign Trade System 1 (SICEX) CASE (Customs Automated Services) 1 A wide variety of computerized customs systems are used among Member states, the UNCTAD ASYCUDA being the most popular. (Though not indicated by the responses generated from the questionnaires, SICEX (by its Spanish acronym) is also a popular choice for automated customs systems throughout Central America. Currently SICEX is used by Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador.) *(Curacao is not included at present due to the incomplete questionnaire). 3. Is the digitization of customs systems and processes a priority? Responses 2 0 Yes No There was unanimous agreement amongst the 9 (Still awaiting CRC) Member states that the digitization of systems and processes was a priority for members. This comes as no surprise due to the greater efficiency and accuracy which can be achieved from automated, computerized processes and cost benefits resulting from the usage of less paper and less man power. *(Curacao is not included at present due to the incomplete questionnaire).
4 4. Which processes in your country are digitized? a) Table showing countries which have digitized processes (X) Process BDS SKN SVG CRC** MEX COL PAN* TT JAM GTA HAI AB Manifest X X X X X X X Import X X X X X X X X X X Declaration Export X X X X X X X X X X Declaration Tax-duty X X X X X X X X X X Calculations Selectivity X X X X X X X X Trade X X X X X X X X X Statistics Risk Management X X X X X X X It was noted that quite a few processes had been digitized amongst territories which indicates the transition to paperless customs processing and the growing trend towards computerized, automated process which reflects the responses given in Question 3. It was noted that Panama has yet to digitize any of the aforementioned categories of processes. Jamaica indicated that it had only partially implemented digitization for processes such as: manifest, export declaration, selectivity and risk management. Antigua and Barbuda stated that they were building profiles for selectivity and risk management processes at present. *(Panama s responses to this question are to be reviewed for inconsistencies noted in later questions) **(Awaiting questionnaire results from Curacao).
5 b) Table showing frequency of digitization for each process Process Frequency of Digitization Among Member States Manifest 7 Import Declaration 10 Export Declaration 10 Tax-duty Calculations 10 Selectivity 8 Trade Statistics 9 Risk Management 8 Proof of Electronic 1 Value 5. Which customs related information can be obtained electronically (online)? Country St. Kitts and Nevis St. Vincent and the Grenadines Barbados Curacao Mexico Colombia Panama Trinidad and Tobago Customs related information available online Legislation, forms, Common External Tariff Reports e.g. manifest, declaration, enforcement etc, and a variety of customs forms None (website currently being upgraded) None (website to be launched in the near future) All information contained in the customs document used for the import and export of goods Consultation Customs Tariff, tariff classifications issued, foreign trade statistics, customs procedures and services, process and trade services, forms, technical regulations, tax, customs and exchange etc. All information is provided online (a) Non registered users: B/L Tracking, Manifest Tracking (b) Registered users: Online Tariff, Tax Treatment and owned Declaration
6 processed on the system Jamaica Most procedures are available on our website. We can provide any other information upon request via . Guatemala Tariff data, query statements by importers, customs procedures, pending transits, filling instructive goods declarations DUA- GT. Antigua and Barbuda Customs law and regulations, HS Tariff and Customs (Control and Management) Act Haiti - Statistical data on foreign trade - Revenue collected - Manifests, volume of transactions per importer Data shows that a wide variety of information is available online. Some states (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis and Curacao) were extremely limited in the scope of material available online. Where it was indicated that there was little or no information available online, there are plans to launch or upgrade websites to provide information online. 6. Overall assessment of customs facilities and infrastructure: Country St. Kitts and Nevis St. Vincent and the Grenadines Barbados Overall Assessment Good physical infrastructure. I.T. infrastructure is up to date. Current customs infrastructure is congested. Awaiting completion of two new buildings in 2013 to resolve congestion. Customs and Excise Department is good condition due to recent renovations. I.T. infrastructure received major enhancement with the implementation of a risk management tool, an IT tool for the managing of VAT, and the upgrade of the Website which is currently ongoing. Additionally, a number of desk tops were made available to the extent that each officer s desk is now complete with a computer. It is proposed that (i) an upgrade to ASYCUDA World will commence before the year; (ii) the implementation of a Document Management Workflow System will be implemented shortly; (iii) the implementation of an Electronic
7 Curacao Mexico Colombia Panama Trinidad and Tobago Jamaica Guatemala Antigua and Barbuda Haiti Single Window is being considered Physical Infrastructure: Most buildings are recently renovated and in good condition, however there are a few which require upgrades to meet customs standards. I.T.: Systems are up to date. Considering that in Mexico there are 49 customs in their territory, some of which take a greater volume of daily transactions. These are equipped with infrastructure, equipment and automated processes to improve foreign trade facilitation control and customs clearance. In general terms, customs facilities and infrastructure are good. However there are certain shortcomings within Directorates being screened by the competent agency in the state. General infrastructure of Panama Customs is in good condition and the whole system is automated. The IT infrastructure is good, the physical infrastructure is lacking. Currently awaiting approval for occupation of new office building. ICT infrastructure is good as they have a Central Data Center, high speed wide area network and local area network, voice over IP telephony and computer workstations at most locations. General conditions of the customs infrastructure of the republic are acceptable, but there is still much to be done to the organizing the infrastructure for example properly defining the primary zone and provide greater safety for our staff and visitors. Poor working conditions, lacking in physical infrastructure and facilities. All services related to customs clearance operations. Currently in the process of rehabilitating infrastructures affected by the earthquake of Overall, customs facilities in the Caribbean and Latin American regions were said to be in good condition. Among Caribbean Member States, physical infrastructure was a major concern. Some found that current physical infrastructure was lacking as noted by Barbados (who had recently renovated), Curacao, Trinidad and Tobago and especially
8 Antigua and Barbuda. Information Technology systems were a strong point among participants, with most being up-to-date. Another concern noted was the need for better organization within the Customs agency as noted by Colombia and Guatemala which has been pinpointed for review to improve operations. 7. Main priority needs for Customs Facilitation in your country Country St. Kitts and Nevis St. Vincent and the Grenadines Barbados Curacao Mexico Colombia Panama Trinidad and Tobago Jamaica Areas of priority 1. Advanced Cargo/Passenger Information Systems 2. Electronic Integration of Customs and Ports. 1. Comprehensive public relation mechanism 2. Upgrade to ASYCUDA World 3. Implementation of a Customs website and CCTV 4. New Customs legislation 5. Effective (port) Auditing system 1. Capacity Building 2. Training 1. Upgraded IT systems and computers 2. Capacity building related to linguistics and team building 3. Modernization of customs techniques 4. Improved physical infrastructure 1. Streamlined procedures through a one stop shop 2. Unobtrusive equipment 3. New scheme of certified companies 1. Publication: legislation and administrative procedures on the Internet, points of view of customs procedures, draft standards 2. Clearance of goods within 48 hours after the arrival of the goods or advance declaration initial direct download 3. Shipments 4. Automation 5. Risk management 1. The main priority is the New Customs Management System (SIGA) N/A 1. Refining of existing procedures (Business
9 Guatemala Antigua and Barbuda Haiti Processes) in accordance with best practices. 2. Training 3. Full implementation of automated systems. 1. Enhancement of Customs facilitation: Due to its great importance to the tax administration to achieve their goals, it is developing many projects in support of customs facilitation and to expedite the passage through Customs such as paperless customs procedures. 1. Proper update of equipment and tools 2. Update to computerized systems 3. Detailed training in customs related fields 4. Proper laboratories and testing devices and equipment 1. implementation of a control structure post 2. database on fraud While many areas were highlighted for improvement amongst member states, a few stood out as more prevalent. The issue of making increased efforts to modernize processes for streamlining customs procedures featured prominently in both the Caribbean and Latin America. Further updates to the current technology were needed to improve operations at Customs facilities. Capacity building and training was also highlighted in order to have a properly educated the work force about systems and thereby increase efficiency in the work place. Lastly, a supportive and cohesive legislative arm which reflects the changes and evolution of customs transactions throughout the region was also mentioned, reflecting the importance of the governmental arm to the success of the improvements to Customs facilitation.
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